Nearest shops and restaurant at Capdenac 10 min drive. Wider selection of shops, restaurants and bike hire at Figeac 15 min drive, a pretty town on the banks of the Célé river, with half-timbered, balconied houses and splendid covered market place hosting weekly Saturday market. This interesting town also has a superb water park with 'wave' pool. Tennis and horse riding within 5 min drive, golf at St Céré 1 hour distant. Medieval villages 4km and hilltop forts abound in this region, lovely examples being Conques 34 km, Capdenac le Haut and Rocamadour 54 km. International airports Rodez 45 km/Toulouse 175 km.

Charming C18th stone farmhouse with barns and outbuildings, set in a slightly elevated position in a tranquil area of farms and open countryside. Lovely covered balcony overlooking gravelled courtyard and covered well, ideal for a sunny relaxed breakfast. Plenty of other sitting areas in both shaded and open areas of delightful garden. Fenced pool, 13.5 x 5 x 1.1-2m depth with security immersion alarm. Pool access via passageway running under the house. Poolside WC/washbasin. BBQ. Table tennis, croquet and boules. Discreet owner who speaks English lives next door (attached to property but with independent access and private area of courtyard) with her friendly dog. She occasionally uses pool early mornings only.

Mix of French period furniture and modern art throughout the property.

All accommodation on 1st floor, reached by steps with stairgate at top to covered balcony.

• Separate side entrance without steps into beamed living room tastefully furnished with sofas, armchairs, large inglenook fireplace and TV.
• Small but fully-equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, small table and stools.
• Dining area off living room with period farmhouse table and benches, stairs with stairgate at bottom (stairs not in use).
• Short corridor to bath/shower/WC.
• Bed 1: super king-size 2m x 2m.
• Bed 2: 2 singles, door to front balcony.
• Bed 3: off living room, double, washbasin, access to small courtyard.

Highchair and cot on request.